MUHAMMAD TAHIR BABANBABA

Cybersecurity & AI Security Specialist
Jos, NG.

About

Dedicated Cybersecurity Graduate with a robust foundation in digital forensics, mobile application security, and AI red teaming. Proven ability to identify vulnerabilities, develop robust security tools (Python, SQLite), and ensure regulatory compliance, as demonstrated through a technical internship at FAAN and an accredited agent role with CAC. Eager to leverage Google and Cisco certifications, alongside practical project experience, to contribute to advanced cybersecurity initiatives and protect critical digital assets in a forward-thinking organization.

Work

Hausa Natural Language Research Foundation
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AI Rater & Red Teamer

Remote, Nigeria

Summary

Currently performing adversarial testing on AI models to detect security vulnerabilities and bias, enhancing model safety and robustness.

Highlights

Executed comprehensive adversarial testing on AI models, identifying and documenting critical security vulnerabilities and inherent biases to improve system integrity.

Crafted and deployed complex prompts, resulting in a quantifiable improvement in model safety and robustness metrics by proactively challenging AI systems.

Contributed to the development of enhanced AI safety protocols by providing detailed analysis and actionable insights from red teaming exercises.

Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Nigeria
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Accredited Agent

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Manages corporate registrations and ensures legal compliance for business entities, advising clients on regulatory frameworks.

Highlights

Successfully managed and processed a high volume of corporate registrations, ensuring 100% adherence to legal compliance standards for diverse business entities.

Provided expert advisory services to over 50 clients on complex regulatory frameworks and essential business documentation, facilitating seamless incorporation processes.

Streamlined documentation submission and verification processes, reducing average processing time for corporate registrations by an estimated 15%.

Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
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Cybersecurity & IT Intern

Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

Summary

Supported the monitoring of network traffic and maintained IT infrastructure to ensure secure aviation operations.

Highlights

Assisted in continuous monitoring of network traffic across critical aviation systems, proactively identifying and escalating potential security threats.

Contributed to the maintenance of vital IT infrastructure, ensuring over 99% uptime for secure and uninterrupted aviation operations.

Provided essential technical support to personnel, resolving IT-related issues promptly to minimize operational disruptions and enhance security posture.

Collaborated with senior cybersecurity specialists to implement basic security protocols and contribute to incident response efforts.

Volunteer

Muslims Prisoners Welfare and Da’awa Association of Nigeria
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Volunteer (Administrative Support)

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Volunteered for the Muslims Prisoners Welfare and Da’awa Association of Nigeria, providing essential administrative support and managing paperwork.

Highlights

Streamlined administrative processes for prisoner welfare initiatives, improving efficiency in document management and record-keeping.

Managed and organized critical paperwork, ensuring accurate and timely processing of inmate support requests and legal documentation.

Contributed to the smooth operation of the association's outreach programs by providing reliable administrative assistance.

Education

Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

B.Sc.

Cybersecurity

Languages

English
Hausa

Certificates

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

Issued By

Google

Junior Cyber Security Analyst

Issued By

Cisco

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Issued By

Cisco

Cybersecurity Certificate

Issued By

NITDA 3MTT

AI Career Essentials (AiCE)

Issued By

ALX

Skills

Security

Vulnerability Assessment, OSINT, Network Security, Digital Forensics, AI Red Teaming, Adversarial Prompting, Privacy Intrusion Scoring.

Technical Skills

Python, Android Manifest Analysis, SQLite, Linux/Unix, Nmap, Wireshark, Google Colab, VS Code.

Professional Skills

CAC Business Registration, Technical Reporting, Graphics Design, Canva.

Projects

Android Privacy Intrusion Scorer

Summary

Developed a specialized Android privacy analysis tool as a final year project to assess permissions in fintech applications and quantify privacy risks.

Cybercrime Evidence Case Management System

Summary

Developed a standalone desktop application to organize and track digital evidence for law enforcement, enhancing investigative workflows.